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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 matches up versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung WB850F

 VG-110 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus VG-110

 WB850F VG-110 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung WB850F

 VG-110 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 vs the WB850F.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and WB850F is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and WB850F.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
24
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
27
really wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
28
really wide (27mm)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus VG-110Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung WB850F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $599